Balasing, Philippines

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4,768 Population 127/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Balasing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.2 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates14.8545°N, 121.0127°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

937 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 93 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 148 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 132 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 125 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 99 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 120 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 55 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 105 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 96 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 131 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 121 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

85 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 161 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 222 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 208 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 142 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 100 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 208 km
2023 Saola Category 4 278 km
2022 Noru Category 4 57 km
2021 Conson Category 1 168 km
2020 Goni Category 4 124 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 41 km
2020 Molave Category 2 196 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 251 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 184 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 269 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 206 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 126 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 133 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 285 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 148 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 95 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 127 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 95 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 93 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 66 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 95 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 48 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 56 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 68 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 68 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 78 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 87 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 95 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 21.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Balasing has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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